Delhi Assembly has formed 11 new committees for the 2025-26 session, bringing the total to 29. These committees will focus on marginalized groups and civic issues, with representation from all parties. Key appointments include Poonam Sharma, Aahir Deepak Chaudharyy, and Tarvinder Singh Marwah, among others.
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Inspects Chawri Bazar, Sitaram Bazar, Mata Sundari Gurdwara area
A 15-year-old Class X student died by suicide at her home. The girl, who had a history of mental illness, was found hanging after returning from school. Police are investigating the incident, questioning classmates, and awaiting post-mortem results.
Projects to benefit over 30 lakh; boost Yamuna clean-up
Duped people with transactions amounting to Rs 40 lakh
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A new 65-km, 4-lane road connecting Jaipur to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opened, costing Rs 2,016 crore. The Bagrana-Bandikui link reduces Jaipur-Delhi travel time to 3-3.5 hours. No toll will be charged for ten days. It aims to boost tourism, lower costs, and help local farmers.
The Delhi government delayed its plan to ban refuelling of old vehicles due to technological issues, lack of NCR integration, and fear of circumventing the ban. Concerns about public discontent and unfair implementation were also cited. AAP criticized the move as benefiting automobile manufacturers.
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Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa slams the previous AAP regime for fixing ‘strong norms’ for overage vehicles
The victim’s body was found with multiple stab wounds and a scarf tied around the neck near the Munak Canal on July 1
This is the third money laundering investigation to probe the role of Jain in this case
Petitioner was seeking the setting aside of allotment of contracts for door-to-door solid waste collection, describing it as “illegal, arbitrary, and unconstitutional"
AAP leader's statement comes amid the BJP government defending the move and calling it a necessary step in its ongoing pollution control efforts
The Enforcement Directorate had conducted searches in this case in July last year
The deceased woman's husband called the police saying his wife and son were not responding to his calls
The Delhi High Court has restrained Patanjali from running the ad
A young man's body, aged about 20, was found near the Haiderpur water plant in Delhi. He had stab wounds and strangulation marks. Police discovered the body on Tuesday, registered a case, and are investigating to identify the victim and find the attackers.
Victim ‘sexually assaulted’ for years on pretext of marriage
Blame AAP for failing to act on pollution control measures
Opposition leaders term the move irrational, anti-middle class
L-G urges citizens to be custodians of Delhi’s restored heritage
Five mobile phones, six SIM cards, debit card recovered
Gurugram's ACB registered an FIR against Labour Inspector Manoj Kumar and Clerk Ankit Kumar for accepting a Rs 3,500 bribe to approve a business registration. The complainant's application was repeatedly rejected despite providing all documents and paying fees. Voice recordings confirmed the bribery, leading to an ongoing investigation and future legal action.
Two policemen were injured by stone-pelting while trying to arrest a theft suspect in Faridabad. An FIR names five individuals, including three women. Police encountered resistance while apprehending Maqsood, who allegedly committed thefts with his nephew. The suspects who attacked the officers are still at large.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed Delhi's education system, focusing on infrastructure upgrades. She ordered modern science labs, school building repairs, and the filling of all teaching vacancies. A digital learning initiative will introduce 2,000 smart classrooms with modern technology. Stadium entry gates will also be improved.
The Delhi Congress held meetings criticizing the BJP for divisive policies, neglect of marginalized communities, and failing on development promises. Congress vowed to uphold values of Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Buddha, fighting social injustice. They also accused the BJP of undermining constitutional safeguards, blocking leadership positions, and misusing central agencies.
The Delhi Police's week-long exhibition at Bharat Mandapam showcases how technology is modernizing India's criminal justice system. It highlights new criminal laws replacing old ones, focusing on digital integration, procedural reforms, and the five pillars of the system. The exhibition demonstrates the lifecycle of a criminal case with immersive displays and aims to raise public awareness.
AAP slams BJP for spending ‘crores’ on lavish upgrades
Faridabad police arrested Mukesh Narwat for masterminding an extortion scheme using false rape accusations. Narwat extorted Rs 33 lakh from Dhiraj after falsely accusing him of rape, leading to five months in jail. Narwat lured Dhiraj, filed the false case, and demanded Rs 50 lakh. Pinki, an accomplice, is also wanted.
Aya Nagar in Delhi now has a new drainage system to combat waterlogging. The completed project, including an RCC box drain and pipelines, redirects stormwater and ends decades of flooding on the Sunday Market Road, improving access for residents and vendors.
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